Opportunity
SAM #FA8533-26-EASTE
Air Force Seeks Engineering Support for AN/ALM-280 EASTE System Modernization
Buyer
AFLCMC Agile Combat Systems
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
FA8533-26-EASTE
NAICS
541330, 541512, 541690
The U.S. Air Force is seeking information from potential vendors for engineering support services related to the AN/ALM-280 Enhanced Automated Special Test Equipment (EASTE): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Combat Readiness office (FA8533 AFLCMC ROKB) - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering support for the AN/ALM-280 EASTE system (NSN 4920-01-345-2122, PN SK1200-6) - Integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, and amplifiers - Software update and integration for core/cart software - Test and validation to ensure compatibility with existing Test Program Sets - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Expertise in military Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and RF modernization is required - The government is interested in responses from a wide range of businesses, including small business categories - The effort focuses on both hardware and software modernization for a specialized military test system
Description
FOR ATSA-I AWARDEES ONLY!
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis conducted for market research purposes. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice.
The purpose of this notice is to identify potential sources, including small businesses (e.g., 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned), that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to integrate/update the hardware and core/cart software of the AN/ALM-280 EASTE.